Canary Media | Covering the clean energy transition

Podcast

AI for climate: A real-world test

We challenged a non-coder to use ChatGPT to write battery software. The results were surprising.

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By Shayle Kann . 80 min . 15 June 2023

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Podcast

Building out a US solar supply chain

To reach net zero, the American solar industry will have to meet ambitious installation targets while navigating IRA rules, supply-chain shortages and looming tariffs.

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By Shayle Kann . 45 min . 22 June 2023

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Workforce diversity

Charging Up: A chat with Belinda Gilbey, president of Bondi Energy

Plus, climatetech career and board moves at Prologis, Pine Gate Renewables, Axios, Scale Microgrids, EDF Renewables, AutoGrid, Overture VC and more.

By Maria Virginia Olano, Eric Wesoff . 28 June 2023

Podcast

The fungus among us

A new study suggests that fungi contribute to soil carbon far more than previously thought.

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By Shayle Kann . 37 min . 29 June 2023

Clean energy

Is the biggest US public utility finally catching up on clean energy?

Tennessee Valley Authority is buying massive amounts of renewables. But critics say it's still relying too much on fossil fuels to serve its 10 million customers.

By Julian Spector . 26 July 2023

Solar installation on roof of City of Refuge youth center in Baltimore

Climatetech finance

US climate law introduces billion-dollar ‘game-changer’ for nonprofits

Direct payments to cities, tribes, nonprofits and other entities that don't pay taxes could dramatically expand clean energy growth and boost community ownership.

By Jeff St. John . 15 August 2023

a group of utility workers wearing protective gear mount a power pole in a desert setting

Podcast

Navigating the electrification gauntlet

Can utilities deliver on the promise of electrification?

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By Shayle Kann . 51 min . 17 August 2023

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Workforce diversity

Charging Up special edition: 2023  Clean Energy Education and Empowerment Awards

Canary joins the DOE in honoring 10 women who are making big strides and shaking things up in the clean energy sector.

By Eric Wesoff, Maria Virginia Olano . 12 September 2023

Transmission

The US just made its biggest-ever investment in the grid

The power grid is not ready to handle the energy transition — or extreme weather. The Biden administration hopes $3.5B in new investments will fix that.

By Jeff St. John . 18 October 2023

Four large concrete stacks at a coal plant

Just transition

The West is making mistakes as it helps developing nations get off coal

As emerging economies look to switch from coal to clean energy, some globally funded initiatives leave workers and communities behind.

By Saqib Rahim . 9 November 2023

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AI for climate: A real-world test

Building out a US solar supply chain

Charging Up: A chat with Belinda Gilbey, president of Bondi Energy

The fungus among us

Is the biggest US public utility finally catching up on clean energy?

US climate law introduces billion-dollar ‘game-changer’ for nonprofits

Navigating the electrification gauntlet

Charging Up special edition: 2023 Clean Energy Education and Empowerment Awards

The US just made its biggest-ever investment in the grid

The West is making mistakes as it helps developing nations get off coal

Charging Up special edition: 2023  Clean Energy Education and Empowerment Awards